1. IBM WebSphere Portal for IBM i for Power Systems Guide
  2. Before You Begin

Before You Begin

This document describes the process of installing and configuring WebSphere Portal Server v8.5 on a single IBM i machine. This document steps the installer through the installation, upgrade, and configuration of the WebSphere Portal Server environment and its related components. The document includes sections on databases transfer, security, and LDAP.

Starting with WebSphere Portal v8.5, the initial configuration is stored in the embedded Apache Derby database. You need to transfer this database to the native IBM i database.

Before you begin:

  • The IBM i operating system must be on the i7 or V6R1 level.

  • Refer to the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Minimum Technical Requirements for EnterpriseOne Collaborative Portal, and install an updated group PTF, if necessary. See Minimum Technical Requirements in this guide for information on how to access the Minimum Technical Requirements document for Collaborative Portal v8.5.

  • Install a Windows workstation on the same LAN Segment as your IBM i machine.

  • During this installation process, you will IPL your IBM i machine to activate the Group PTFs. Check with your system administrator before you begin. Use the wrkptfgrp command to verify all PTF levels before installing any software. Verify you have all require PTFs media.

  • During the installation, you will be prompted for the LDAP Administrator's password. This is the IBM Directory Server (LDAP) Administrator account, not the QSECOFR account. Obtain the password from your system administrator.

  • Stop all WebSphere Application Server jobs which are running, such as QEJBSVR or QWAS7, it is recommended to stop the QWAS85 sub system before proceeding with the installation.